Explore Australia's tropical rainforests, white-sand beaches and its red
desert featuring otherworldly rock formations. Discover the rich
culture of the Aboriginals who've lived here for over 40,000 years. Ride
a camel across the desert, experience the life of an Australian cowboy,
snorkel on the Great Barrier Reef and more—and experience Australia
firsthand on this remarkable Adventures by Disney vacation!

2017 Trip Highlights:

Snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef

Delight in seeing the largest living organism up close—in its full,
multicolored splendor! Composed of billions of tiny organisms called
"coral polyps," the Great Barrier Reef is a natural wonder made of over
3,000 individual reefs that will fill you with awe.

Discover the World's Oldest Living Culture

Be greeted by Aboriginals who are the original inhabitants of the
Kuranda rainforest at Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park. They welcome you
with stories and teach you some traditional Aboriginal arts and crafts,
boomerang-throwing, how to play the didgeridoo and more.

Hike at Uluru (Ayers Rock)

Feel the power of Uluru on a privately guided hike around its base.
Sacred to the Aboriginals, this stunning monolith looms over the red
desert surrounding it. As mammoth as it is spectacularly beautiful, it
is one of natural wonders of the world and an iconic symbol of
Australia.

Explore Scenic Sydney

Tour this delightful city on a harbour boat cruise. Visit the
magnificent Sydney Opera House and tour Taronga Zoo after-hours where
you can meet some Australian animals up close!

Live the Life of an Australian Cowboy

Imagine yourself being a real Australian cowboy when you visit the
Tobruk Sheep Farm! Learn how to herd and shear sheep. And work in
partnership with the instinctively brilliant sheep dogs that help you
get the job done.

Ride a camel across the Red Desert

Experience sunrise riding on the back of a camel! Watch the desert wake
up in front of your eyes—and see the flora and fauna around you in
breathtaking detail as you leisurely cross the vast expanse.

Discover The Gold Coast and Byron Bay

Explore the Gold Coast—the fabulous city, famous surfing beaches and
astounding rainforest. Take a side trip to nearby Byron Bay to go
kayaking in its picture-perfect waters or simply lounge on its
white-sand beaches!

Adventure Dates

2018

June 3-June 13, 2018

June 17-June 27, 2018

July 1-July 11, 2018

July 15-July 25, 2018

July 29-August 8, 2018

August 12-August 22, 2018

October 28-November 7, 2018: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

December 16-December 26, 2018

December 20-December 30, 2018

December 24-January 3, 2019

2019

January 13-January 23, 2019: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

February 10-February 20, 2019: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

March 15-March 25, 2019

April 14-April 24, 2019

June 2-June 12, 2019

June 16-June 26, 2019

June 30-July 10, 2019

July 14-July 24, 2019

July 28-August 7, 2019

August 11-August 21, 2019

September 29-October 9, 2019: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

October 13-October 23, 2019: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

November 17-November 27, 2019: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

December 20-December 30, 2019

December 23-January 2, 2020

December 26-January 5, 2020: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

2020

January 5-January 15, 2020: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

January 19-January 29, 2020: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

February 2-February 12, 2020: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

February 16-February 26, 2020: Adult Exclusive (18 and older)

March 15-March 25, 2020

*= Guaranteed departures

Adventure Daily Itinerary

Day One

Arrive at Sydney Airport

G'day! Be greeted by your Adventure Guides and assisted with your luggage. A driver takes you to your hotel in Sydney.

Check-In at Shangri-La Sydney

As your Adventure Guides check you in and handle your luggage, settle
into your comfortable room and discover all the amenities available to
you at this distinctive hotel. Located in the historic Rocks district at
the heart of the city, the Shangri-La Sydney offers easy access to many
attractions nearby.

On Your Own in Sydney

Explore this exciting city, beginning with the historic Rocks
district where your hotel is located and where settlement in Australia
began. Near Circular Quay and the Harbour Bridge, this district features
famous pubs, historic buildings, galleries exhibiting renowned
Australian artists and many delightful shops, including some featuring
fabulous opals!

Ferry to the Taronga Zoo

Take in beautiful views of the city on the ferry crossing Sydney Harbour en route to the famous Taronga Zoo.

Sky Safari to the Top of the Zoo's Plaza

Enjoy an aerial view of the zoo and the Sydney Harbour beyond as you head up the hill in a cable car for your welcome dinner.

Taronga Zoo

Be greeted by the zookeeper of Sydney's famous city zoo, home to over
340 species and 2,600 animals. Delight in a privately guided tour—with a
chance to interact with some of the native Australian species that live
there!

Private Welcome Dinner at The View Restaurant at Taronga Zoo

Savor a delightful dinner while enjoying one of the best views of
Sydney Harbour you can find anywhere! Serving delicious, fresh food, The
View is the first Marine Steward Council (MSC) certified restaurant in
Australia—which means all of its seafood comes from fisheries with
sustainable fishing practices.

Meals Included: Dinner

Day Two

Breakfast at the Hotel

Wake up to a delicious breakfast to help you get this action-packed day started!

On Your Own in Sydney

Take the morning to explore Sydney some more. Ask your Adventure
Guides to recommend the museums, shopping districts, parks and gardens
and activities that are best suited for your family.

Harbour Lunch Cruise

Enjoy lunch aboard this sleek cruise ship as you tour Sydney Harbour,
with sights that include Luna Park, Fort Denison and waterfront
mansions. This cruise offers quality dining in a luxurious setting—and
the views can't be beat!

Sydney Opera House

Go backstage for a tour of one of the most famous architectural
wonders in the world. Discover the remarkable story of how the Sydney
Opera House's design was conceived and built and the challenges over the
years of hosting world-class performances.

On Your Own Afternoon, Dinner and Evening in Sydney

The rest of the day and evening is yours to enjoy on your own in this
city filled with wonderful sights and activities. Consult with your
Adventure Guides for their recommendations regarding activities and
dining venues.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Three

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with a hearty breakfast and get ready for climbing and sheepherding adventures ahead.

On Your Own Morning and Lunch in Sydney

Pursue your own favorite activity and lunch interests during the
first half of this day. Ask your Adventure Guides to help you book a
place on the Sydney Bridge Climb, a classic "must do" at the top of many
Guests' wish list. With a Sydney Bridge Climb Leader at your side,
reach the top of this iconic bridge and enjoy spectacular views of one
of the world's great harbors! If climbing isn't for you, ask your
Adventure Guides for recommendations for other activities. And, of
course, feel free to inquire which dining venues they would recommend
for your family.

Visit the Tobruk Sheep Farm

Live the life of an Australian cowboy at the Tobruk Sheep Farm!
After the public goes home, it's your turn to visit this farm in a
private experience that shows you some of the duties involved, including
watching a demonstration of a sheep being sheared—and, all by yourself,
directing sheep dogs to herd sheep!

BBQ Dinner

Now that you've worked up an appetite, relish a barbeque dinner
featuring classic Australian dishes in the serene natural setting of the
farm.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Four

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a filling breakfast before you set off to Australia's red desert that spans the middle of the continent.

Flight to Ayers Rock

Head to the heart of the outback to explore the startling beauty of Australia's Red Centre.

Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Take a motor coach into Aboriginal land when you visit Uluru-Kata
Tjuta National Park, home to one of Australia's iconic landmarks. Uluru,
also known as Ayers Rock, is a sandstone monolith that stands like a
mammoth mesa in the middle of the vast desert. Considered one of the
great wonders of the world, it is 1,141 feet high (348 meters), 2.2
miles long (3.6 km) and 1.2 miles wide (1.9 km). The Aboriginals who
have inhabited this area over 10,000 years consider Uluru a sacred part
of their "dreamtime" creation belief.

Private Guided Walking Tour around the Base of Uluru

Hike on a trail that wraps around the edge of this massive, 600-million-year-old sandstone rock formation.

Lunch and Orientation at the Uluru-Kata Tjuta Cultural Center

Enjoy a boxed lunch at the Cultural Center and hear from a local
expert about this magnificent and sacred area. Learn about the plants
and animals that live in this environment and the geology that explains
how Uluru was formed. Find out about the Anangu people—the Aboriginal tribe owners of Uluru, Kata Tjuta and surrounding lands. And be introduced to Tjukurpa, the law that guides their daily life and is at the foundation of their culture.

Check-In at Sails in the Desert

After your trek in the outback, experience pure luxury at Sails in
the Desert! Located in Australia's Red Centre, this 5-star hotel is a
place to pamper yourself in style after a day of exploration. Before
dinner, take a moment to enjoy the relaxing spa and delightful pool
surrounded by gumtrees, view the gallery filled with indigenous arts and
crafts—or simply bask in the splendor of the sun setting over the red
desert.

Dinner at the Ikari Restaurant at the Hotel

Enjoy international flavors as well as favorite local dishes at this
premium restaurant and share stories about today's adventures with your
fellow Adventurers.

Star Gazing

Count your lucky stars tonight—you get a chance to see the night sky
lit up in all its sparkling glory! Considered one of the premier places
in the world for star watching, the outback invites you to turn your
gaze upward and be truly starstruck.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Five

Sunrise Camel Experience

Watch the desert awaken as you ride on a camel across it, stunned by the
red landscape and the stillness of its beauty. At the end of the ride,
enjoy beer bread, biscuits and tea or coffee.

Breakfast at the Hotel

Return to the hotel for a delicious breakfast and get ready to see some more amazing rock formations.

Guided Walking Tour of Kata Tjuta

Enter Walpa Gorge at Kata Tjuta—the "sister rock" to Uluru! Kata Tjuta
is a geologic wonder consisting of 36 monoliths similar to Uluru, all of
which have rich sandstone textures that change colors as the day
progresses. Wander between the towering domes and be awestruck by their
power.

Lunch at Gecko's Café

Take a lunch break at this friendly café, with Mediterranean and
Western-style food, including wood-fired pizzas, pastas and burgers.
Fuel up for the next leg of the trip.

Flight to Cairns

Head for Queensland and your coastal home for the next 3 nights.

Check-In at the Hotel Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort and Spa

While your Adventure Guides check you in and handle your luggage,
take a good look around this upscale, 5-star AAA rated resort on the
beach at the resort village of Palm Cove in tropical Queensland. With 3
spectacular swimming pools & 2 spas, prepare for a fun time ahead!

Dinner at the Hotel

Enjoy a delightful dinner with your family and fellow Adventurers at
an excellent restaurant. Adults can stay and enjoy a leisurely end to
the meal, while Junior Adventurers head off for a special movie night.

Junior Adventurers Disney Movie Night

Junior Adventurers join Adventures Guides to see a classic Disney movie in this private experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Six

Breakfast at the Hotel

Get a good start on the day with a tasty breakfast. And get ready—the Great Barrier Reef is our destination today!

Marina Mirage

Take a motor coach to the Marina Mirage in Port Douglas, where you
can board the catamaran that will take you into the Great Barrier Reef.

The Quicksilver Catamaran – Sail to the Outer Reef

Head out to the Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef, a vast living
organism that is home to an array of colorful fish, star fish and
mollusks as well as turtles, dolphins and sharks. The only living thing
on earth visible from space, the Great Barrier Reef contains over 3000
individual reef systems, hundreds of islands and over 600 types of
coral. The base of operations for your exploration is an amazing
floating pontoon and you will be guided by a marine biologist so you can
make the most of your day investigating the outer reef up close by
snorkeling. If you don't want to get wet, take a semi-submersible
submarine and cruise several feet under water to view it and the array
of undersea creatures who call it home!

Lunch on the Quicksilver Pontoon

Enjoy a delightful lunch with fellow Adventurers on a pontoon floating in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef!

On Your Own Dinner and Evening in Palm Cove

Be enchanted by this tropical village by the sea! Go shopping at
fabulous boutiques and stroll through galleries—or simply soak in a
little paradise at night on the beach. Choose where to dine from an
array of world-class restaurants or ask your Adventure Guides to
recommend the restaurant that best fits your family's needs.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Seven

Breakfast at the Hotel

Begin your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for a day of discovery.

Private Activities at Tjapukai Aboriginal Culture Park

Discover the history of the world's oldest living culture, dating
back over 40,000 years! Visit this 25-acre park that celebrates the
traditions of the Aboriginals as explained by the local Djabugay, the
original inhabitants of the rainforest around Kuranda. Delight in
Aboriginal dance, song, storytelling, artwork and artifacts. Participate
in privately guided interactive activities: Play a didgeridoo, hurl a
spear and paint your own boomerang—and then learn how to throw it!

On Your Own Lunch in Kuranda Village

Take a motor coach to this picture-perfect mountain village,
surrounded by a rainforest. With a thriving arts culture, Kuranda offers
a variety of shopping opportunities—with shops featuring Aboriginal
artifacts and handcrafted goods—and is a sanctuary for butterflies,
birds, koalas, bats and snakes. Choose from a variety of restaurants
that serve international as well as local cuisine in this relaxed
environment, surrounded by tropical beauty.

Skyrail to Caravonica

Take the Skyrail across Australia's World Heritage listed tropical
rainforest canopy from Kuranda to the Caravonica terminal—and enjoy
breathtaking views!

On Your Own at the Hotel Pullman Palm Cove Sea Temple Resort

Lounge on the beach, swim in one of the beautiful pools or relax in
the spa. Whichever activity you choose, this tropical paradise is the
ideal spot to unwind!

Exclusive Wildlife Viewing and Dinner at Hartley's Crocodile Farm

Meet some amazing crocodiles and local wildlife in an exclusive
experience! Wander through the spectacular woodlands and rainforest at
Hartley's Crocodile Farm where you can get a close look at tropical
birds and other native fauna. Then, enjoy an exclusive Australian dinner
with your fellow Adventurers and share stories about today's
adventures.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Eight

Breakfast at the Hotel

Fuel up for the trip ahead with a filling breakfast. And then you're off to the Gold Coast!

Fly to the Gold Coast

Visit the sunny, subtropical Gold Coast with its skyscraper skyline
and combination of exciting city life, world-famous surfing beaches and
canal systems. Add to that its spectacular tropical rainforest,
containing a vast array of flora and fauna with colors so rich they
create an otherworldly ambiance.

Check-In at Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast

As your Adventure Guides check you in and assist with luggage, explore the tranquil Sheraton Mirage Gold Coast.

On Your Own Afternoon Through Evening on the Gold Coast

Find your own serenity on the grounds of the Sheraton Mirage Gold
Coast—take advantage of its beachfront location and expansive pool.
Stroll across the footbridge to the bustling marina at lunchtime for a
selection of waterfront restaurants to suit anyone's tastes where you
can enjoy lunch and dinner at your own leisure. Ask your Adventure
Guides to recommend the activities and restaurants that best fit your
family's needs.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner

Day Nine

Breakfast at the Hotel

Get ready for a day of activity with a tasty breakfast at the hotel.

Private Kayaking at Byron Bay

Visit Byron Bay, with its famous white-sand beach and breathtaking
ocean views. Stroll along the shore, lounge in the sun or answer the
call of the inviting blue waters—go kayaking!

Lunch at a Byron Bay Beach Pub

Join the locals for lunch and experience one of the Byron Bay's celebrated pubs.

Visit the Cape Byron Lighthouse

Visit this iconic lighthouse, located on Byron Bay in the most
eastern point of the mainland of Australia—an ideal spot for whale and
dolphin watching!

On Your Own Dinner and Evening on the Gold Coast

Return to the Gold Coast for an evening of marina and beach strolling
as well as wonderful nightlife activities. Dine in one of the excellent
restaurants that grace this beautiful location. Ask your Adventure
Guides for recommendations.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day Ten

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and get ready for a morning packed with fun activities.

Mt. Tamborine Experience

Enter the tropical rainforest for a half-day experience at one of the
region's secret treasures: Mt. Tamborine. Ride in a 4WD vehicle,
looking for native wildlife as you follow an early pioneer route through
the national park. Discover one of the park's waterfalls on foot. And
take a moment to master your boomerang throwing!

BBQ Lunch at a Local Farm

After working up an appetite from your adventures, visit a nearby farm and enjoy some local fare at a delicious barbeque lunch.

On Your Own Afternoon at the Gold Coast

Take one more swim in the pool, show off your boomerang skills on the
beach or return to the marina shops for that Australian jewelry you
have been eyeing since you arrived. All the while, take in the glorious
views of the coastline and mountains!

Farewell Poolside* Dinner at the Hotel

Share stories about your adventure with your fellow Adventurers and
Adventure Guides at a poolside farewell dinner. Wish them a fond "Good on ya, Mate!" until you meet again.

*Weather dependent

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day Eleven

Breakfast at the Hotel

Enjoy a filling breakfast to prepare for your flight.

Transfer to Brisbane Airport (BNE)

Be transferred to the airport and bid farewell to Australia… until you return again!